Georgia CommonsHR 307: Bristow, Investigator Taylor Jaimeson; condolences
Last action February 19, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow, a Carroll County Sheriff's Office officer killed in the line of duty, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives pays tribute to Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow, who died on August 23, 2024 while serving with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. It recounts his background, including his earlier service with the Ware County Sheriff's Office and the Waycross Police Department, and describes his family, including his wife, two children, and two dogs. The resolution formally states that the House joins in honoring his life and memory and extends condolences to his family. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bristow's family. Like other memorial resolutions, it does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the legislature.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the members of the House of Representatives honor the life and memory of Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow.
- Expresses the House's official condolences to Bristow's family following his death in the line of duty.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Bristow's family.
- Recites biographical details about Bristow's law enforcement career and personal life for the official record.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow's family, including his wife Melissa and children Noah and Bella, as well as the Carroll County Sheriff's Office and the House of Representatives, which formally records its tribute and directs the Clerk to distribute a copy.
Why it matters
While the resolution does not change any law, it creates an official state record honoring a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty and provides his family with a formal document of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring Bristow's life and memory and expresses condolences at his passing.
- A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Bristow's family.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts his birth, family, six years of service with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, and prior service in Ware County and Waycross.
From the bill
“the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the untimely passing of Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow on August 23, 2024”
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow and express their most sincere condolences at his passing”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)
- James Burchett (R, HD-176)
- David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
- Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
Topics
- law enforcement memorial
- Carroll County Sheriff's Office
- Georgia House resolution
- fallen officer tribute